What are machine taps?

Taps and dies are tools used to create screw threads, which is called threading. Many are cutting tools; others are forming tools. A tap is used to cut or form the female portion of the mating pair (e.g. a nut). A die is used to cut or form the male portion of the mating pair

We stock a full range of thread cutting & repair tools in metric coarse, metric fine, UNC, UNF, Whitworth (BSW) and BSP machine taps. If you cannot find a machine tap in the thread type or size you require, please call 01432 266 621 to speak to our sales team.

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